What is the cheapest way to get from Derby to Pontefract?

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Pontefract is to bus and line 141 bus which costs £7 - £29 and takes 3h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Derby to Pontefract?

The fastest way to get from Derby to Pontefract is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs £15 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Stuart Road A via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

How far is it from Derby to Pontefract?

The distance between Derby and Pontefract is 74 miles. The road distance is 63.7 miles.

How do I travel from Derby to Pontefract without a car?

The best way to get from Derby to Pontefract without a car is to train and line 149 bus which takes 1h 53m and costs £16 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Derby to Pontefract?

It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Derby to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Pontefract bus from?

Derby to Pontefract bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Derby to Pontefract bus arrive?

Derby to Pontefract bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Can I drive from Derby to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Pontefract is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Derby to Pontefract.

Where can I stay near Pontefract?

There are 1588+ hotels available in Pontefract.

Derby to Pontefract - 4 ways to travel via train, line 149 bus, and line 28 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Derby to Pontefract by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 149 bus
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Wakefield Westgatetrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Valley Gardens Abus 149 / ...
1h 53m
£16–46
Bus, line 141 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 134 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road Abus 141 / ...
3h 2m
£8–29
Train, line 28 bus
1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Barnsleytrain
3. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A12 to Valley Gardens Abus 28 / ...
2h 39m
£11–46
Drive 63.3 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Pontefractcar 63.3 mi
1h 5m
£16–22

Derby to Pontefract by train, foot, and bus

117Weekly Services

1h 53mAverage Duration

£16Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 73.9 mi
Duration: 1h 53m

What companies run services between Derby, England and Pontefract, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Stuart Road A via Leeds City Bus Station in around 3h 2m.

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